| 单词 | master touch |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmaster touch master touch n. (a) a masterly detail in a work of art, etc.; (in extended use) a skilful or ingenious action; (b) a distinguishing quality characteristic of the work of a skilled artist, craftsman, etc. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > [noun] > display of skill > an act or feat of skill > masterly master-prize1604 masterpiece1607 coup de maître1668 master touch1687 masterstroke1691 1687 E. Ravenscroft Titus Andronicus To Rdr. sig. A2 I have been told by some anciently conversant with the Stage, that..he [sc. Shakespeare] only gave some Master-touches to one or two of the Principal Parts or Characters. 1710 J. Addison Tatler No. 156. ⁋10 I have here only mentioned some Master-Touches of this admirable Piece. 1880 Blackwood's Edinb. Mag. Feb. 187 The master-touch interpreting all lights. 1915 A. Conan Doyle Valley of Fear ii. Epil. 306 Finally..he would step in himself with a master touch. 1977 G. Bugialli Fine Art of Ital. Cooking 288 Then the master touch is applied: uova in padella (fried eggs) are arranged over them [sc. asparagus]. < as lemmas |
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